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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take to erect Shanty Town?
(a) One night.
(b) One month.
(c) One week.
(d) One year.

2. How long is the waiting list for a new house in Orlando?
(a) Five years.
(b) One year.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Three years.

3. Which character is angriest that Absalom has disappeared?
(a) The girl.
(b) Kumalo.
(c) The reformatory worker.
(d) Msimangu.

4. What is the name of the murdered white man that Kumalo and Msimangu hear about upon returning to the mission?
(a) Johannes Pafuri.
(b) Michael Seme.
(c) Father Vincent.
(d) Arthur Jarvis.

5. Which of the following is John’s main political agenda?
(a) He wants better wages for blacks working in the gold mines.
(b) He wants blacks to have the right to vote.
(c) He wants blacks to separate and form their own country.
(d) He wants complete equal rights for blacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has become of Kumalo’s sister since she arrived in the city?

2. Why did Kumalo’s sister originally go to the city?

3. What major family news did John fail to reveal to his family back in Ndotsheni?

4. What is the name of the village where Kumalo lives?

5. How do Kumalo and Msimangu travel to Alexandra?

(see the answer key)

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